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A record number of 59 young people from the Island achieved their Duke of Edinburgh’s Awards (DofE) in 2016. The Awards were presented by the Lord Lieutenant at last night's ceremony.
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Phaedo 3 Round Isle of Wight Record holding yacht has gained line honours in the RORC Transatlantic Race.
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There are two new photographic exhibitions at Dimbola Museum & Galleries, Freshwater Bay. Both are running until the end of the year.
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This fascinating exhibition on the history of the Somerton Airport site in Cowes continues until 13th November.
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Wight Shipyard has secured a deal to build two new high speed ferries for MBNA, resulting in the creation of 75 jobs on the Island and in London.
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The fifth and final round of the 2016 FAST40+ Race Circuit saw Cowes based Peter Morton's Carkeek 40+ Girls on Film gain enough points to win the circuit.
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The second Celebrating Age Awards recognised the achievements of the older generation in the voluntary sector.
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Local historian, writer and publisher, Elizabeth Hutchings, delivered possibly her last Richard Hutchings Memorial Lecture - the 25th since her late husband's passing. A fascinating event for all those who attended.
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Cowes Yacht Haven has won a prestigious award in a national competition organised by the Chelsea Magazines Group.
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Following their success during AAM Cowes Week in the Fast 40+ Class Peter Morton and his Cowes based crew have won the One Ton Cup.
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There are lots of free events taking place next month as part of the Celebrating Age Festival on the Isle of Wight. In addition, Islanders are being invited to recognise the achievements of local older people and celebrate their contribution to Island life, by nominating them for a Celebrating Age Award.
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Peter Morton's Cowes based crew on Girls on Film won the inaugural FAST40+ Class at Aberdeen Asset Management Cowes Week.
